When we have gone out to eat at an Italian restaurant, my husband will sometimes order a calzone. I never felt inclined to, until today! Well I didn’t order one, instead I made 3 calzones and one pizza!
The pizza was requested by my nearly 3 year old, who took a glance at the first calzone that came out of the oven and said “No I don’t want the crispy one! I want the colour one!” Meaning a colourful pizza where you can see the ingredients as a topping and not a filling which he could not see!
I really enjoyed it and also the fact that it was a bit more healthier than the pizza as I filled mine with a lot of the vegetable mix. The cheese is also reduced as you only put it on half of the base! So a win win situation! Yay!
Hope you enjoy these crispy yet soft bread textured calzone! Much love D x
INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH
500g strong white bread flour
7g yeast
2 level tsp salt
30ml warm milk
25ml olive oil
325-350ml warm water
• Mix the flour, yeast, oil and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add the warm milk and water and bring together to form into a dough
• Knead for 5 minutes with a little olive oil, cover with a plate and set aside in a warm place. I put mine in my airing cupboard. You could preheat the oven at 160°c for 10 minutes and then turn it off and place the dough in there. Prove the dough for 1 hour
• Knock back the dough and knead again using a little plain flour, form into a smooth ball and prove again for a further 30 minutes
CALZONE FILLING INGREDIENTS
1 medium aubergine sliced thinly and quartered
1 large courgette thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced in crescent shape
2 garlic cloves crushed
1large green chilli sliced (optional)
1tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt or more to taste
150g tomato passata
½ cup of water
½ tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
Grated Cheddar cheese
Bread flour for rolling
2 tbsp melted butter
olive oil to thinly coat pizza tray
TO MAKE THE FILLING
• Heat the oil, oregano and garlic on a low heat
Once it starts to sizzle sauté the onion until translucent
• Throw in the aubergine and courgette, mix well and cover for 10 minutes on a low heat
• Season with salt and paprika, pour in the passata and simmer for a further 5-7 minutes
TO PREPARE THE CALZONE CASING
• Meanwhile preheat oven to 210°c. Divide the dough into 4 balls using a little olive oil on your hands to avoid sticking
• On a clean floured surface roll out a dough ball into a round pizza base, thickness of 6-8mm
• Place the uncooked base on a lightly greased pizza tray, lay some aubergine filling on one half of the base, followed by the chilli and grated cheese
• Fold over the base to seal, using a fork first seal the edges and then crimp the sides to completely close the calzone. Brush with the melted butter
• Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes untik crisp and golden brown
(Be careful the filling will be very hot)
Looks delicious!!! ❤
Thank you honey x it was nice! I just finished a little left over for breakfast lol 😉
I also love Calzones over pizza. 🙂
yummy… but I think we both work on some similar surreal level… i made pizza and pie yesterday for a sunday lunch! Remember the cherry tomato focaccia tht both of us made on the same day..!! 🙂
Oh yes! We are most definitely connecting on a subconscious level! So very surreal! I’m excited to see what we do make next together! Have a beautiful day 🙂
These calzones look delicious! And I love the medley of veggies that you used!
Thank you Cate! The aubergine really acted as a sponge for all the flavours and soaked the sauce up too!
I so will have to learn to take pictures from you! Your fantastic! 🙂
Beautiful, Dimple! I am impressed! 🙂 xx Shanna
Thank you Shanna, hope your well x
Dimple, Thank you. The same to your family. Warmly, Shanna
They look fab! I’ll have to try that next time I make pizza dough 🍕 thank you x x
Thanks Elaine! I was so surprised how simple they were to make. They remained soft also. Sometimes when you order them they are so hard to cut into. I bought some new instant yeast for the dough and it made a world of difference to the rise and the elasticity! 🙂
Great, you’ve obviously found a perfect recipe 😀 and for me, any mix of courgettes, aubergines and cheese works every time!!! 👍
Looks delicious! I like the combination of ingredients you used 😀
Thank you Ada! 🙂
Oh yum! I’ve always wanted to try and make a calzone!
Do try! I found it quite easy! I’m sure yours will be great!
A lot of passionate hardwork went into that healthy Calzone 🙂 Thanks for the awesome recipe, dear Dimple.
I am glued to those close-up shots….so captivating!
Thank you for your sweet words Nusrat! It it is very much appreciated 🙂
Lovely recipe ! You have a nice collection . Thanks for the follow 🙂
I go through phases – sometimes I cannot immagine why anyone would have a pizza parcle, sometimes I cannot get enought of them. It really is funny how the same ingredients can make for such a different dish. Yours looks lovely!
It is isn’t it! I think it’s the way it tastes as we bite into it. Depends if we want cheese and then bread or the other way around.. But you’re right both are equally good xx Have a great Sunday honey x
Delicious it looks..very nice
Hi Pragya..so lovely to connect with you here..Thank you so much! 🙂